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10.77 Genetic Drift, Gene Flow, Mutation, and Recombination Worksheet

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Genetic Drift, Gene Flow, Mutation, and Recombination: Students compare non-selection mechanisms of evolution and predict how each changes genetic variation and allele frequencies. Rigor range: standard concept checks through honors/Pre-AP/AP-ready evidence, phylogeny, population, and evolutionary mechanism analysis. Aligned to FreeK12Practice High School Biology Curriculum Crosswalk (NGSS/NRC Framework; CCSS Literacy and Mathematics; AP Biology enrichment; Texas TEKS Biology; Florida NGSSS/CPALMS Biology; Virginia SOL Biology; California NGSS and New York State Science Learning Standards) BIO.10.77 - Genetic Drift, Gene Flow, Mutation, and Recombination: National: NGSS HS-LS3-2; HS-LS4-2; HS-LS4-3; DCI LS3.B, LS4.B, LS4.C; CCSS HSS.ID.A.1-4; HSS.IC.B.3-6; AP Biology EVO-3, SP5. State frameworks: TX TEKS BIO.10D; FL NGSSS SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.L.15.15; VA SOL BIO.7b, BIO.7c; CA NGSS/NYSSLS HS-LS3-2, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-3.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A biology model describes resistance evolving across connected insect populations: a new resistance allele appears, sexual reproduction combines it with a high-fecundity allele, and migrants carry the combination to a neighboring field. Which interpretation is best?

AGenetic drift created the allele because insects needed resistance, and recombination prevented spread.

BGene flow created the original DNA change, and mutation moved it between fields.

CRecombination is the only mechanism involved because it creates both new alleles and migration.

DMutation supplied the new allele, recombination formed a useful allele combination, and gene flow spread it between populations.

Solution & Explanation:The sequence uses multiple non-selection mechanisms: mutation creates the new allele, recombination reshuffles it into a new combination, and gene flow transfers it to another population.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the accompanying data display. Species A has 1,000 adults with 900 breeding adults. Species B has 1,000 adults with 30 breeding adults. Which species is expected to experience stronger drift, and why?

ASpecies A, because a larger breeding group always increases drift.

BBoth species, because census size alone determines drift exactly.

CSpecies B, because fewer breeders contribute allele copies to the next generation.

DNeither species, because drift cannot occur when census size is 1,000.

Solution & Explanation:Effective breeding size matters for drift. Species B samples alleles from far fewer parents, making random changes stronger.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In one generation, gametes carrying allele R happen to unite more often than expected in a small population. The R frequency rises even though R has no effect on fitness. Which mechanism best explains the change?

AGene flow from an outside population

BGenetic drift from random sampling of gametes and zygotes

CDirected mutation caused by the population's needs

DRecombination preventing random allele changes

Solution & Explanation:Random sampling during reproduction can change allele frequencies, especially in small populations. That is genetic drift.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Biology Science students. It aligns with educational standard BIO.10.77 (National: NGSS HS-LS3-2; HS-LS4-2; HS-LS4-3; DCI LS3.B, LS4.B, LS4.C; CCSS HSS.ID.A.1-4; HSS.IC.B.3-6; AP Biology EVO-3, SP5. State frameworks: TX TEKS BIO.10D; FL NGSSS SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.L.15.15; VA SOL BIO.7b, BIO.7c; CA NGSS/NYSSLS HS-LS3-2, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-3.).